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Firefly-watching gear
A few things that make firefly-watching better — and gentler on the fireflies.
Red-light headlampWhite light disrupts firefly flashing and your night vision — a red beam lets you watch and move without scaring them off.View →Firefly field guideLearn to tell species apart by flash pattern and habitat — it makes every sighting you log here more accurate.View →Folding stool or matFireflies reward patience. Somewhere comfortable to sit quietly in the dark helps you (and the kids) wait them out.View →Long-exposure camera + tripodA camera that supports long exposures and a small tripod capture those glowing trails to share back here.View →Catch-and-release bug jarA ventilated viewing jar lets kids see a firefly up close for a moment — then let it go, unharmed, where you found it.View →Phone macro lens clipClip-on macro glass turns your phone into a close-up camera for the beetle behind the glow.View →Weatherproof field notebookJot down species, place, and time in the dark — then log the sighting here when you're home.View →Firefly picture book for kidsTurn a firefly night into a bedtime story — a gentle intro to the insects and why they matter.View →
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Merch
Firefly-themed gear, printed on demand. Wear the mission and help fund the map.
“Map the light” teeThe firefly and tagline, printed on soft organic cotton.
Firefly hoodieA cosy layer for cool firefly evenings — the glow, front and center.
Firefly capA quiet nod to the ones who still glow.
Sticker packFireflies for your laptop, bottle, or field notebook.
Long-exposure printA framed print of fireflies lighting up the dark.
Firefly mugWarm your hands after a night in the field.
Canvas toteCarry the cause — and your firefly-watching gear — in style.
Enamel pinA tiny glowing firefly for your bag, jacket, or lanyard.
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